Get inspired by art in various places in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a relatively small country compared to other European countries, such as Germany or France. Nevertheless, the Netherlands has much to offer in terms of art and culture, and there is also no shortage of beautiful natural places to hike in. In short; there is plenty here to do. But how nice is it to take home the art you’ve seen? In this article you will read how to make that happen!

When visiting the museum, be sure not to skip the museum shop!

When visiting a museum, it’s worth taking a look at your museum’s museum shop. Here or at providers like Bekkingblitz.nl you can come across special items, usually in the theme of this museum. The museum shop is a good place to go for a memento of your museum outing, for example. As for the museums themselves, there are many different types of exhibitions to visit. The Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden is a modest museum that displays the history of science and medicine with the influence of Herman Boerhaave. At the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, you can discover a lot of art from the 18th century, but if you are more into modern art, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam or the Art Museum in Den Bosch might be a good choice.

Inspiring art and souvenirs

As mentioned above, most museums include museum shops. Here you can find items from pens to a birthday calendar in the theme of the museum. Because these items are in the theme of the museum, they serve as suitable souvenirs. Where else can you find that iconic bookmark with Mondrian’s colors? A visit to the museum shop simply completes your entire museum experience, as it puts you right in the mood of the museum. Moreover, a museum shop also has educational benefits. For example, you can learn more about a painter’s life works and find books with interesting facts about the museum.

Tip: purchase a museum annual pass

Do you often visit museums or would you like to visit museums more often? Then it is recommended that you purchase a museum year card. This gives you free admission to more than 500 museums in the Netherlands, including popular museums such as the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. For people 18 and older, this card costs 75 euros. From this price you already get an average of 7 museum visits of normal cost. Quite a favorable deal, right?

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